The information is current as of the publication date. However, programs and services are subject to frequent changes. To verify any of the program information, consult the contact listed for each program.

The Agricultural Information Contact Centre of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs (OMRA) provides province-wide, toll-free technical and business information to commercial farms, agri-businesses and other rural businesses:

Specific information for Northern Ontario is available by calling OMAF's Northern Ontario Regional Office at 1-800-461-6132.

The OMAF website (www.omaf.gov.on.ca) is available 24 hours a day. The site provides publications, Factsheets and detailed technical information on crops, livestock, engineering, land use planning, environmental management, business management and economic development. Business management information can be found at www.ontario.ca/agbusiness.

Ag Business Update Electronic NewsletterThis monthly electronic newsletter provides concise business information, including business programs, conferences, courses and publications. To subscribe, select the Events and Newsletters link on the OMAF website (www.ontario.ca/agbusiness).

For comprehensive information on starting a new farm business, see Publication 61, Starting a Farm in Ontario. To obtain a copy of this or any other ministry publication:Phone: 1-800-668-9938Web: www.serviceontario.ca/publications